Media Coverage & Publications
First-Gen Madrina Podcast: E-33 Breaking Cycles-Josh's New Beginning from Childhood Poverty to First-Gen Advocate
In our conversation, I reflect on my unique childhood navigating poverty and the challenges that are often faced by those with incarcerated family members.
This episode offers invaluable insights into the history of first-generation programming and legislation, the difference between first-gen vs. low-income as well as creating change and embracing the power of our narratives.
2024 Report: Youth Advisory Board for Marginalized Young People- Promising Practices Executive Summary
In this Qualitative study, I interview 19 organizations across 13 different states that have Youth Advisory Boards (YABs) for Marginalized Young People, particularly young people ages 18-24 with lived experience with Homelessness &/or Housing Insecurity. You can view some of my findings in this Executive Summary as well as 10 recommendations for other orgs. interested in developing or modifying their own YABs.
Privileged Perceptions:
Comparing Practitioner Disparities in Understanding First-Generation Student Barriers
Sponsored by the Pell Institute as well as funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, I conducted a qualitative study exploring the role of practitioner perceptions of FGLI student barriers within Higher Education along 5 key themes: Access, Financial, Academic, Social & Personal, and Professional. My findings shift the discussion of FGLI student burdens to the structural investments and changes that are needed of higher education institutions to support the success of all students.
Flourishing Education Podcast: Episode 210 - Changing Our Perception of Young People
In Episode 2/2 we continue our previous conversation and discuss various challenges impacting youth, including in the current labor market, homelessness, segregation, education insecurity as well as government and other systemic interventions on addressing or ameliorating these issues. I share historical examples, personal narratives and data to share how we got here and where do we go from here in Education.
Flourishing Education Podcast: Episode 209 - How Do We Listen To Our Youth
In Episode 1/2 we discuss some of the historical roots of today’s current education system, both within the U.S. and in other European countries, particularly for limited-income students and students of color. We discuss issues such as the history of meritocracy in education as well as the demand for young people to attend and complete post-secondary education. I weave history, data and personal narrative in this episode. Stay tuned for episode two!
A REVIEW OF ADVERTISED FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS AT 1,200 COLLEGES
In this independent report, Chi Chan and I review online advertised programs for first-generation college students at over 1,200 4-year colleges and universities along 4 categories of programming: Financial, Academic, Personal/Social, and Professional/Career. We showcase innovations in each category with recommendations for institutions and policy makers.
Inside Higher Ed: Guiding First-Generation Students to Success
Based on my review of programs for first-generation students at over 1,200 colleges & universities, I summarize the findings in this article with my co-author Chi Chan.
Open Campus: How apathy can be a systemic barrier for first-generation students
In this article I describe my experience attempting to study abroad as a first-generation and low-income student and the challenges that many students like me face when attempting to participate in High-Impact Practices in Higher Education.
The First-Gen. Lounge: Conversations with Dr. Eve
In this episode we sit down and discuss some of the challenges low-income students face post college graduation.
Doctoral Journeys With Katie
In this Episode of Doctoral Journeys, we discuss some of the challenges that first-generation and low-income students face in college as well resources that students and practitioners can access.
How To College: First Gen-Building A Community of Support
In this episode I discuss life after graduation and share lessons learned for other students as well as alumni.
School Library Journal: For First-Generation College Students, More Peer Support, Scholarships, and Resources
(Featured) Virginia Magazine: First-Gens First
UVA Today: STUDENTS LEAD THE CHARGE TO MAKE UVA A DESTINATION FOR FIRST-GENERATION PEERS
The Daily Progress: Opening The Door For Other First-Generation Students
University of Virginia: Voices from UVA's Diverse Community: Josh Farris & Empathy
The Daily Progress: Conference at UVA discusses support network for first-gen students
New River Valley Community Services: East Mont senior overcomes challenges, earns full-ride scholarship to UVa
Apathy: The Second Poverty-First-Gen. College Student Anthology (Featured Author).
